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AI

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Policies against algorithmic discrimination still lacking

The deployment of AI systems in the public sector is still in its infancy, but algorithmic discrimination has been identified as a growing risk. The first findings of research project ‘Avoiding AI Biases‘ show that tools to assess and address discrimination are still lacking. The challenge: Algorithmic discrimination threatens fundamental…

AI governance to avoid bias and discrimination

Artificial intelligence (AI) can enable great societal benefits by allowing for more efficient and personalized services. Indeed, automated decision-making systems based on machine learning algorithms are increasingly utilized in essential public or private services like recruitment, education, finance, health care, advertising, and policing. However, this can also give rise to…

Publications

An assessment framework for non-discriminatory AI

AI systems can have a positive impact, but at the same time, biased algorithmic decision-making poses threats to equality and non-discrimination. Demos Helsinki conducted an assessment framework and a policy brief that would assist developers to establish an equitable journey for the development of AI services in the public sector, from design to deployment.

Projects

AI 4.0: Finland as a leader in the twin transition

Launched in 2020, The Artificial Intelligence 4.0 programme summarises the areas for development, objectives and measures to help Finland ensure its success in the digital and green transitions. In November 2020, Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä appointed a steering group led by Jussi Herlin to prepare an action plan…

Avoiding AI biases: A Finnish assessment framework for non-discriminatory AI systems

Over the last five years, the development of artificial intelligence (AI) has progressed at an unprecedented rate. Machine learning algorithms promise to improve education, healthcare, recruitment and many other services. This is based on the potential of AI systems to effectively personalize services for individuals. However, algorithms do not only…

Experimentation Model for the Finnish National Agency of Education

Finnish education system has been perhaps the best education system in the world. But the world is changing. How can governments ensure people that they are still able to acquire relevant skills and keep learning in a landscape that is changing faster than ever, and is influenced by unforeseen forces…

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